Sweet Potato and Tofu Tacos
This recipe is a great source of plant-based protein from tofu, which supports tissue repair, hormone production, and overall growth. It also provides key vitamins and minerals like Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, and iron—important for immune support, bone strength, and oxygen transport. Plus, with fiber-rich ingredients like sweet potato and corn tortilla, it aids digestion, balances blood sugar, and supports heart health.

Ingredients:
  • 2 tbsps Tamari
  • 3 tbsps Avocado Oil (divided)
  • 2 tbsps Taco Seasoning (divided)
  • 3 tbsps Nutritional Yeast
  • Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
  • 1 1/2 lbs Tofu (extra-firm, pressed, crumbled)
  • 1 Sweet Potato (large, chopped into small cubes)
  • 1/2 cup Guacamole
  • 8 Corn Tortilla (small, warmed)
Instructions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF (205ºC) and lightly grease a baking sheet. Line a second baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the tamari, 2/3 of the oil, half of the taco seasoning, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Add the crumbled tofu and toss well. Transfer to the greased baking sheet and toss well.
  3. In the same bowl, toss the sweet potato with the remaining oil and the remaining taco seasoning. Transfer to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Place both baking sheets in the oven. Cook for 22 to 25 minutes until the tofu is browned and crispy and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender. Toss at the halfway mark.
  5. Divide the guacamole evenly between the warmed tortillas. Top with tofu and sweet potato. Enjoy!
4 servings

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Meet Leah Negrin

 
I am a bold, beautiful, sometimes timid, usually happy, essential oil, nutrition junkie. Although at 39 I feel as if I've had several careers over a lifetime (or at least sometimes when I look back at my resume that is what shines through). I've been a paralegal, an office manager, an administrative assistant, worked in commercial lending and have finally landed on nutrition.

My journey to nutrition started many years ago when my sister was diagnosed with celiac disease and food had to change for the family. From there, along my own health journey I’ve helped people not only figure out what to eat but how to do it so that it can work for them sustainably. For almost seven years I’ve been counseling people on their nutrition and weight loss journeys. 

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I am knowledgeable about what purpose food serves your body and I focus on finding sustainable options when it comes to food; this also led to my love of essential oils. I had the opportunity to attend a workshop where a registered dietitian spoke about using essential oils in her practice to help her patients. I was floored. I knew that #plantsheal but I didn't realize that others in the 'conventional' medical community thought that as well!! Learning that it was possible to incorporate these magical little bottles gave me a huge sense of hope.


Alina, myself and Caitlin (oily bffs) *Photo credit Anne Negrin

 
As I learned more about these oils I was diagnosed with increased intestinal permeability or as many of us know it, leaky gut. Leaky gut has been around for quite awhile but many of us are just learning what this is or why this is even more common these days than ever before. Many issues can be related to leaky gut including autoimmune diseases. Receiving this diagnosis just led me down a path further to learn about nutrition and how to best serve my body and take care of myself.


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Since birthing our sweet baby boy at home earlier this year I’ve been incredibly passionate about helping other women too who are pregnant and new mothers with their nutrition. Eating healthy for your pregnant body and your postpartum self is a game changer for both mother and baby.

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